\Com*peer"\, [OE. comper, through French fr. L. compar;
com- + par equal. See {Peer} an equal, and cf. 1st
{Compare}.]
An equal, as in rank, age, prowess, etc.; a companion; a
comrade; a mate.
And him thus answer'd soon his bold compeer. --Milton.
His compeer in arms. --Ford.

\Com*peer"\, v. t.
To be equal with; to match. [R.]
In my rights, By me invested, he compeers the best.
--Shak.